Category: Organization
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Worlds Largest Swim Lesson 2019
The World’s Largest Swim Lesson was a success! Even Mayor Jane Castor made a splash at the Sulphur Springs Pool to help kids learn life-saving swim safety skills. Thank you, Tampa Parks & Recreation for teaching our city’s kids how to swim! Find a pool near you
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Olympic greats Bubka, Popov deny Rio 2016 vote-buying claims
Olympic gold medalists Sergey Bubka and Alexander Popov have denied claims made in a Brazilian court they were paid to vote for Rio de Janeiro’s winning bid to host the 2016 Summer Games. The International Olympic Committee said Friday its ethics commission has contacted both men about the allegation by former Rio state governor Sergio…
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The Problem With Sex Testing in Sports
This spring, the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld rules imposed by the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) limiting the participation of female athletes with high levels of testosterone. On the other side of the decision was Caster Semenya: a South African runner who has repeatedly been penalized by sports officials throughout her career.…
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Jackson church makes swim lessons possible for kids, adults
A local church is making swim lessons possible for kids and adults.
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City of Tracy: World’s Largest Swim Lesson 2019
City of Tracy World’s Largest Swim Lesson took place on June 20th 2019 at the Joe Wilson Pool.
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USA Triathlon Partners with USA Swimming, U.S. Masters Swimming to Host Open Water Swim Events
USA Triathlon today announced a three-way partnership with USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming to host open water swim races as part of two USA Triathlon-owned events this year, the inaugural Legacy Triathlon and the Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships. The alliance was forged as a way for the organizations to collectively grow the sports of…
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‘Swimming Should Not Be A Privilege’: Swim Club Takes Aim At Limiting Children Drownings, Particularly Among African Americans
Accidental drownings are always a major concern this time of the year during pool season, especially for African American children, with the drowning rate being substantially higher. Eyewitness News spoke with one local swim club trying to cut down on some startling statistics while teaching vital lessons along the way. Thursday was a hot and…
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Mommy Minute: Summer swim teams benefit kids physically, socially
Summer is known for sleeping in and lazy mornings. But at 8 a.m. on any given weekday, you’ll find a group of hard-working kids already up and in the pool. In the summer, these kids become Gators, competing for the Devon Crest swim team in Dauphin County. “This is the absolute best,†Coach Jim Mercurio…